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Data Center Signal is tracking 4 clips about Diode Ventures data center developments across 2 states, including ID, TX.

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News Clip2:08KETK NBC·Henderson County, TX

'We're already in a drought': Locals sound alarm over data center planned near Henderson County wate

Residents in Henderson County, East Texas, are actively opposing a proposed AI data center by Diode Ventures, citing concerns over water scarcity from Cedar Creek Lake during an ongoing drought and potential strain on the local power grid. During a West Cedar Creek Municipal Utility District meeting, locals voiced strong opposition, demanding answers from the board.

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5/22/2026

News ClipIdaho Mountain Express Newspaper·Ada County, ID

Hailey talk to discuss data centers$

A public talk in Hailey, Idaho will discuss the environmental concerns, particularly water and energy consumption, associated with data centers. This comes as Meta's large data center in Ada County is nearing completion and Diode Ventures plans another near Kuna. The discussion also touches on the Idaho Legislature's tax exemptions for data centers and proposed bills to limit them.

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Senate may limit data center water

The Idaho Senate is considering House Bill 895, which aims to restrict water consumption by future data centers in the state, specifically targeting evaporative cooling systems. The bill, having passed the House and a Senate committee, seeks to promote more water-efficient closed-loop systems unless an agreement is made with a local water district. It also directs the Idaho Department of Water Resources to assess water rights for data centers based on public interest and conservation.

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Data center water consumption to be limited under bill heading to Senate floor

The Idaho Senate is considering House Bill 895, which passed the House and aims to limit water consumption by future data centers in the state by restricting the use of evaporative cooling systems. The legislation requires new data centers to use non-consumptive cooling or secure agreements with local water districts. The bill is a proactive measure to address environmental impacts of data centers across Idaho.

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